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N409 ESG

1996 Renault Clio

Red Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Renault Clio77,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN409 ESG
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 96,106 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

oil worning light and temp light coming on when hot at idle

very bad engine oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 96,106 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

altenator belt loose

hand brake as long travel indicating adjustment or repair needed

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/r fog light inop

oil worning light and temp light coming on when hot at idle

rear wiper blade worn out

spare tyre flat

tracking out of alignment adjusters very rusty

very bad engine oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 90,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s reverse light inop

n/s/f cv boot slight seepage fo greese

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 30 Oct 2006 86,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

C.V boot slight weap of grease

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Nov 2005 81,247 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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N409 ESG is a 1996 Renault Clio in Red with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 77,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N409 ESG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Renault Clio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N409 ESG registered?

N409 ESG is a 1996 Renault Clio, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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